The Foundling Museum is the only cultural institution in the UK to celebrate people who have been in care, and all those who care for them. We tell the story of the Foundling Hospital, England’s first home for children at risk of abandonment. Across the four floors of our 1930s building, formerly the headquarters of the children’s charity, you can see many original features from the 18th century Foundling Hospital. Visit us to explore compelling stories of love, loss and care, and see work by outstanding contemporary artists as well as the greatest names of the 18th century.
The tour will cover the main collection of the Museum, but the ticket also includes entry to our temporary exhibitions.
Alan Murray MBE was born deaf and is a BSL user. Alan has a deep, lifelong interest in arts, culture, history and heritage. This interest, coupled with his strong belief that the arts should be accessible for all, is what fuels Alan’s passion for delivering culturally rich guided tours and talks in BSL; breaking down barriers and opening up the arts to the Deaf BSL-using community across London. He has given British Sign Language tours of the Foundling Museum since 2016, and he regularly gives tours at other top London museums and galleries.
Please assemble at the Front Desk at 11:55am. This tour is suitable for D/deaf people who are BSL users. There is no English voiceover.
